Dec 2nd, 2008 · As dozens of freshman lawmakers scramble into Washington, a few long-time lawmakers are leaving Capitol Hill by choice. Republican Congressman Ray LaHood, who arrived with the revolutionary GOP class of 1994, is one of them.
Nov 29th, 2008 · The Internet has been revolutionary for connecting musicians with their fans. But new companies like eJamming AUDiiO and Indaba Music are developing technology for online collaborations — between musicians.
Nov 15th, 2008 · The Shining Path appears to be re-emerging in Peru. Last month 17 government soldiers and five civilians were killed in the jungle by the group. Guest host Lynn Neary talks with NPR's Juan Forero about the new faces of the Shining Path.
Oct 5th, 2008 · A new musical by choreographer Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. Fela pioneered Afrobeat, blending African harmonies and rhythms, jazz, funk (and even a little James Brown) with satirical lyrics criticizing the Nigerian government.
Sep 1st, 2008 · Forty years ago, the best picture nominees signaled a stirring in Hollywood — an appetite for revolutionary realism, socially conscious stories and movies targeted at the long-ignored youth audience.
Jul 15th, 2008 · The revolutionary rhetoric of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has incited poor squatters to invade farms. When Alberto Vollmer's huge sugar hacienda was invaded, he didn't fight back like most landowners. Instead, he welcomed the 500 squatters and provided training for them.
Dec 25th, 2007 · Author Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel Persepolis has been adapted for screen and opens today. It is the story of her childhood in Iran during the Islamic revolution.
Nov 10th, 2007 · Two of the guns owned by Mexican revolutionary general Pancho Villa are put up for auction in Texas. One was believed to be a gift commemorating Villa's capture of the Mexican state of Chihuahua in 1914. The other was dropped during a horseback shootout along the Rio Grande. Auction manager Tom Burks talks about the day's featured items.